[TARDIS]

I did a search but nothing came up. Anybody know if there is a leather shift knob available from Nissan for the MT.

 

[palaina.kawika]

nissan doesn't offer one. probably because (according to the service manual), every time you pull off the shift knob for whatever reason, you're supposed to replace it with a new one. !!! wtf is that all about?

looky here:

notice the X next to the knob. that means:

wtf?

also here:

i don't freakin get it. but i think i'ma order an aftermarket one and see what i can do with it anyway.

 

[TARDIS]

That seems crazy!! Let me know how the aftermarket one works out.

 

[schtebie]

My guess is the knob is held on with a one-time use clip.

 

[ChristineK]

My guess is the knob is held on with a one-time use clip.

I agree, notice no threads in the diagram.

Interesting that the manual tranny is cable run not direct linkage. I am not firmilliar with this at all. :no:

 

[Rubik]

Cable shift has been used on Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (8 for sure), some VW, and Preludes I believe. The Evo 8 I know for sure because my friend had one.

 

[none]

If it's like other modern cars, it has a pressure fitting. No clips or threads. Just a nylon sleeve (molded into the knob itself) that grips when pressed in place.

 

[Rubik]

^ so would that mean no aftermarket knobs?

 

[none]

^ so would that mean no aftermarket knobs?

Any "universal fit" knob should fit.

Nissan most likely states the "replace only" thing as legal protection.

 

[Rubik]

The sad thing is.... that means set screw bullshit...

The thing that sucks about this (and I know this sounds lame) is that one of the reasons I bought a manual is so that I could have full control over customization of the interior, including shift knob. Now while I can still add a knob, anyone that's had both set screw types and threaded types knows how horrible set screws are.

 

[none]

What material is the receiver made from? If it's metal, then you could tap threads on there!